Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit WestRock, a leading player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Formed from the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, the company has established itself as a key provider of sustainable packaging solutions since its inception. Specialising in corrugated containers, paperboard, and innovative packaging designs, Smurfit WestRock is committed to sustainability and efficiency, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials and production processes, reinforcing its position as a market leader. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, Smurfit WestRock continues to drive innovation and excellence in the packaging sector.
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Smurfit Westrock's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Smurfit Westrock reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,596,633,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,997,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,326,787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 9,652,633,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 27.5% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. In previous years, Smurfit Westrock achieved a reduction of approximately 21% in absolute GHG emissions from 2015 to 2019. The company has also committed to a science-based target to reduce GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The GHG emissions intensity has shown a decrease, with a reported intensity of 580 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2023. Overall, Smurfit Westrock is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility in the forest and paper products sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,967,492,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,889,324,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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